Peace Ends War as Japan and Russia Agree on Portmouth Treaty
The Portsmouth conference ends the Russo Japanese War with terms for a divided Sakhalin and Japanese maintenance of Russian prisoners. Russia concedes Manchuria, grants fishing rights, and both nations pledge mutual commercial privileges while avoiding indemnity. No secret clauses are indicated.
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Russia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Lalo Tung
Port Arthur
Dany
Blonde
Elliott Islands
China
Dastern
Marshal Oyama
Siberian
Sakhalin
PLAN DASH FOR POLE START FROM DAWSON PIONEER EXPEDITION
Seattle August 29 an expedition to the north pole is planned to start from Dawson Yukon next summer. The International Society for Polar Research and Experiment backs the plan with support from Yukon Governor W B McInnes and arctic explorer General Greely. The aim is to avoid past mistakes by using practical clothing and equipment suited to arctic conditions rather than overprovisioning or relying on untested methods.
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Dawson
Seattle
Wash
North Pole
Yukon Territory
International Society For Polar
W. B. McInnes
Yukon
Greely
Belog
Youth Injured Loop The Gap in Evansville News
Arthur Hoeger, a 16 year old from Evansville Indiana, attempted a dangerous loop the gap ride on a hill. He started down on a wheel and lost control at the bottom near a creek, was thrown to the ground and severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hvansville
Ind
Arthur Hoeger
Tiaghine
President Roosevelt Receives News of Peace Talks
Oyster Bay Aug 30 President Roosevelt in Sagamore Hill library learned that the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries at Portsmouth had reached an agreement and would proceed to conclude terms of a peace treaty. He had not abandoned hope, though he faced formidable difficulties, and continued urging dialogue to secure a basis of agreement for humanity’s sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Htn
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
News of Peace Reached World With Mixed Reactions
St. Petersburg reports calm reception of peace news with relief at end of bloodshed and disappointment at not obtaining harsher terms. In Tokyo, leaders feel Japan gained key points but worry about compensations. Emperor Nicholas thanks President Roosevelt for his role in brokering the Portsmouth peace settlement in a cable from Peterhof.
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St. Petersburg
Portsmouth
Tokio
Japan
Russia
Oyster Bay
Emperor Nicholas
Roosevelt
Nicholas
Peterhof
Alexandria
Tariff Cuts Sought for Philippines by Taft Party
Manila August 29 A Taft party consensus favors at least a 26 percent cut in the Dingley tariff or possibly full free trade for non conflicting Philippine products. Leaders urge a postal and agricultural bank under government safeguard and believe railroad expansion will resolve Philippine questions.
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Manila
Taft Party
United States
Ryan Advises Federal Control of Life Insurance
Seattle Aug 29 Thomas F Ryan financier of New York says life insurance firms must publish their operations openly or confidence in the industry will not be restored. He urges federal supervision similar to that of national banks, says officers hold a sacred trust and Roosevelt should present a clear stance to Congress.
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Seattle
Wash
Thomas F. Ryan
New York City
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
New York
Associated Press
Ife
Roosevelt
Congress
Pope Praises Roosevelt Courage Amid Peace Rumors
In Omaha August 31, a Vatican note said the pope welcomed early peace in the far east and rose to exclaim the happiest news of fate. He telegraphed congratulations to Emperor Nicholas as President Roosevelt's courage was cited in the message.
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Roosevelt
Oma
Far East
Nicholas
Cannibal King Quote Appears in Fragmentary Life Text
A fragmentary line from Life features a cannibal king declaring taint upon a subject with a curt rebuke about a fly and a scribe-like exchange, reflecting a surreal dialogue amid damaged OCR text.
World-wide joy as Roosevelt praised for peace with Japan
The president receives a flood of congratulatory cables from royalty diplomats and leaders worldwide, including King Edward VII, Emperor William II and Italian ambassador des Planches, for brokering the Russia Japan peace. Messages also come from Durand Chentung Liang Cheng Cassini Bryan and John W. Foster.
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Oyster Bay
L. IL
America
Europe
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
England
Marienbad
William R. I
Jusserand
France
London
President Roosevelt
Wasserand
Mortimer Durand
Mayor Des Planches
Italy
Chentung Liang Cheng
Lenox
Mass
Durand
Amhurst
Orient
Washington
Count Cassini
Baron Rosen
United States
Paris
Cassin
William J. Bryan
Janesville
Wis
Congress
John W. Foster
Railroad Officials Discuss Grain Rates
Chicago Aug 80 The western roads executive officers met to discuss alleged commissions on freight. They deny commissions general but admit they exist on export business. Proportional grain rates from river to Chicago draw Iowa grain to the river before reaching Chicago. A Friday meeting to discuss rate fraud is planned.
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Chicago
The
Western Roads
Iowa
Last Battle of The War Ends With Russian Victory
From St. Petersburg dated August 31 a dispatch describes an August 28 clash toward the war's end, reporting 180 Japanese prisoners taken by Russians after a hard fought engagement. Several Japanese were killed and the Russian losses numbered eight. survivors carried their wounded as they retreated.
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St. Petersburg
Lidzianadze
Russilans
Armistice Talks Move Toward Suspension of Hostilities
Reports from Portsmouth NH indicate the war party avoids repudiating peace terms and that an armistice is possible once Japanese consent is secured. Baron Komura and Baron de Rosen signal readiness, with Takahira and Witte coordinating terms for a field arrangement.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Portsmouth
N. H
Japan
Baron Komura
Mr. Takahira
Baron de Rosen
M. Witte
Recommends More Marriages. Massachusetts census plan
Boston Aug 30 The race death by own action question is officially taken up in Massachusetts by Charles Felton Pidgin who runs the state census. He will camp on the trail of the man with the small family to learn if low birth rates stem from late or fewer marriages. If rates among married women match other states, lawmakers may devise measures to urge the great unmarried division into matrimony.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Charles Felton Pidgin
Pidgin
May mean third term for the president
Washington notes the Portsmouth peace agreement drawing strong attention. The successful conference adds prestige to the president, stirring discussion among politicians about potential pressure for a third term for Roosevelt.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Isolation Reveals Alaska Trader’s White-Headed Question
From Tacoma August 20 report by the revenue cutter Perry notes remote Atka trading with Indians. A sole white trader, living 400 miles west of Dutch Harbor, has not seen a newspaper or a white man since August 1904 and asks who is president of the United States.
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Tacoma
Wash
United States
Perry
Juneau
Atka
Aleutian Group
Dutch Harbor
Alaskan Commerceial Company
Perry Cast
NO COAL STRIKE SAYS BAER
Reading president Baer, back from the west, says operators seek peace in the anthracite region. He believes miners are satisfied with current conditions and will accept a wage scale for another term. He adds that coal interests will act to avert a strike.
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Reading
Philadelphia
Baer
Reading Railroad Company
China’s Boycott Eases As China Moves To Lift It
Washington reports Minister Rockhill confirms the Chinese boycott on American piece goods is near lifting. Pekin cables indicate the anti American boycott is subsiding overall and Shanghai merchants dealing in piece goods oppose it and may break the restriction for those goods.
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China
Washington
Rockhill
Pekin
Shanghai
Attorney Seeks 6000 Fee After Woodbury Bankruptcy
In Council Bluffs on August 29 George H Stillman files for $6000 attorney fee claiming agreement for services saved W G Woodbury in bankruptcy. He has received $500 and seeks judgment for the remaining. He asks the district court to declare a lien in favor of $10,000 Woodbury stock in the reorganized Woodbury store company, stock now in Woodbury's hands.
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Council Bluffs
W. G. Woodbury
George H. Stillman
Stillmes
Woodbury
Des Moines debates carbolic acid controls and river bed law
Des Moines physicians favor prescription only carbolic acid sales and restricted concentrations to curb suicides and accidents. The Iowa state fair features high class speed events with new pace and 2:22 trot classes attracting top midwest and southern horses. Attorney General Mullan and Secretary Martin defend river bed land suits involving 1000 acres worth about 100000 dollars, while Northwestern National Life Insurance undergoes a state inquiry led by Auditor Carroll and actuaries from Des Moines amid rumors of sensational findings and rehires of former staff.
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Des Moines
Miller
New York
Middle West
South
General Assembly
Seceretary
Martin
Mullan
Mul- Tan
Council Bluffs
Jacob Sims
Sims
C. R. Hannan
Mr. Sims
IlMnols Central
Hannan, Sims
Hannan and
Carroll
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Minneapolis
Iowa
F T. Withington
B. J. Dawson
R M. Haines
Butler
Northwestern National Life
Northwestern Life and Savings
O’brien
Minnesota
Spectacles Quip Sparks Street Talk in Chicago
Unrelated dialogue unfolds with a smooth talking youth offering gold framed glasses for a dollar, met by Uncle Silvery hair’s sharp rebuke about not resembling a New York millionaire. An Egypt correspondent for Osage News trolls a misquoted list and jokes about puny writing.
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New York
Chicago Tribune
Egypt
Osage
Jeff Smith
Battle Ax of Lieut Daniel Knowlton Unearthed
The article describes a distinctive battle-ax wielded by Lieut Daniel Knowlton a noted Revolutionary War figure linked to Israel Putnam. It details the weapon's components a spear a battle-ax and a scalping knife a five foot pole and Knowlton’s notoriety including a bounty per scalp and his role at Fort Edward.
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Daniel Knowlton
Tle
Israel Putnam
Knowlton
Lieut
Hosea M. Knowlton
Marcus P. Knowlton
Putnam
Fort Edward
Thomas
Daniel
Milkmaids Sing At Work In Swiss Dairies
The article notes singing improves dairy output, with Interlaken studies showing louder singing by milkmaids yields more milk. Silent milking is frowned upon and mis of singing is highly valued in Swiss dairies.
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Switzerland
Interlaken
Lttle Mountain Republic
Ingenious Icelandic Horse Tethering Method
Icelandic plan ties the head of one horse to the tail of another and vice versa to prevent straying. With linked heads and tails, motion is impossible except in a mutual circular agreement to turn. The arrangement keeps both horses stationary or moving only together in a circle.
Glow Worms On Cycle Lamps In Pembury
Two cyclists near Pembury by Tunbridge Wells rode without lamps and used glow worms found by the roadside as makeshift illumination. A constable smiled at the novel device and made no attempt to stop the riders.
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Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
London Telegraph
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